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Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby cledussnow77 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:33 pm

:doh: Just found it yesturday and have to start on it to. :beers; :dance:
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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby cledussnow77 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:36 pm

Here's where it starts.
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Postby WinnipegStPaul9 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:48 pm

Oh my gosh, I've never seen a "homemade" storage box before. Actually looks like someone did a great job.

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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby JDXspec » Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:01 pm

Looks to be complete in the important areas. NICE
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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby 400brian » Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:01 am

The important stuff is there for the most part...but why has it been sitting outside? :bonk:

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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby cledussnow77 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:34 am

Couple years ago the guy bought an old tractor and wanted to put it in the garage and there wasn't room so he figured he didn't ride the sled that much anymore and didn't really know what he had :doh: so it got shoved outside and they had a bad windstorm "and it yanked the hood off and threw it about 35 or 40 feet into a tree and busted it in about 16 pcs" is what he said :wall: . He never did say and i didn't think to ask :bonk: what happened to the seat but goin back that way in a couple weeks and i'm gonna stop and ask about it. Going to start on it in a few days so I can get my parts list made out :think: so I can get an idea what I'm gonna be spending :whistle: :eh:
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Postby Sprailfire340 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:00 pm

My guess is you already have a good idea of what you will be spending. As one of the guys with 340/s project(s), take your anticipated number and double it. :doh: That will be closer...Deere used a lot of unobtainium in that sled. Nice find.
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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby cledussnow77 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:17 am

That's what DA tells me :think: , it's not a cheap or easy build but my scorpion wasn't either :doh: . I had to do some searchin for some parts for it to but thats cool, thats what makes it fun :beers; . And I'm pretty excited about it. :dance:
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Postby JDT » Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:29 pm

That's a great attitude you got there and I know it will be spectactular when you are done.
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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby cledussnow77 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:20 pm

Did a little tear down today, actually made good headway on her.
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Postby cledussnow77 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:24 pm

Exhaust removal.
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Postby cledussnow77 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:28 pm

Carbs and air box removal.
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Re: Ok, Got to get started on this one to........

Postby cledussnow77 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:33 pm

Rear flap, glove box, and wiring.
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Postby cledussnow77 » Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:33 am

Pulled the engine and dash assembly.
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Postby cledussnow77 » Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:40 am

Steering assembly and ski's removed.
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